Dr. Bridget Rutigliano, LPC-MHSP, ACS, NCC is an assistant faculty member in the Counseling Department at University of the Cumberlands. She is a licensed counselor and approved clinical supervisor in Tennessee. She maintains a virtual private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults. However, most of her current work is with children and parents and their parent-child relationships. She is active in the profession and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and Tennessee Counseling Association (TCA). She has guest lectured and presented on topics she specializes in such as ASD, parenting, early childhood, and sensory integration relating to child development and behavior. Her research interests include early childhood, parent-child relationships and attachments, women’s issues, wellness, and leadership. She currently resides just outside of Nashville, TN with her husband and son. She enjoys staying active and spending time with her family.